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PUBLISHERS' NOTE 

The purpose of this book is to provide the 
home worker with specific information in 
regard to the making of the many different 
articles w^hich are needed for the comfort of 
the men "at the front." 

Finished articles should be sent to a local 
Red Cross Chapter if possible. When this 
cannot be done, they may be sent to the Red 
Cross Division Supply Service in the near- 
est of the following cities: 

Boston Cleveland 

New York Chicago 

Philadelphia Minneapolis 

Washington Denver 

Atlanta San Francisco 

New^ Orleans Seattle 
St. Louis 

It is suggested that, w^hen possible, home 
workers keep in close touch with their local 
Red Cross Chapter in order to know^ for what 
articles there is the greatest need. 

Directions for the Knitted Woolen Arti- 
cles, Comfort KitP and Hospital Garments are 
authorized by the American Red Cross 
Headquarters at Washington. They may be 
follow^ed with the assurance that the finished 
articles, if well made, will be acceptable. 



etc 

IrigciUa Mar Morfe J^oofe 

INCLUDING DIRECTIONS FOR KNITTED 
GARMENTS AND COMFORT KITS 



FROM THE 



American Bcb Crosis; 



AND KNITTED GARMENTS FOR 
THE BOY SCOUT 

BY 

ELSA BARSALOUX 



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Convalescent 
Italian Soldiers 
Knit for the Men 
Fighting at the Front 



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Members, Like 

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A Lesson in Knitting 



IF YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO kiMT YOU CAN EASILY LEARN 

FROM THESE CAREFULLY \\()KKEI) OUT 

DETAILS AM) DIHECTIONS 



By 

Elsa Barsaloux 



Directions and illustra- 
tions are to be followed 
numerical sequence. 



A tiini|ile process 
which is 

easily 
mastered 




( I ) Tie a slip knot on needle, 
hold needle in position in right 
hand. (2) Pau yarn around 
thumb and forefinger, (2) hold- 
ing yarn with fourth and fifth 
fingers in palm of left hand. (3) 
Insert right-hand needle (below 
forefinger) underneath yarn held 
down by fourth and fifth fingers. 
(4) Pass needle over yarn be- 
tween thunYti and forrfinger. 




(5) Draw yarn over needle 
under yarn of forefinger. This 
"orms a loop on right-hand nee- 
dle. (6) Release yarn from 
thumb and forefinger. 

(7) Draw loop up on right- 
hand needle to form loop or st. 
repeat until desired number of 
sts are cast on. (8) nhows sts 
cast on needle. 



In these directions 



needles and yarn 

are held 

in the approved 



Continental fashion 




TO KNIT (K) 

(9) Needle passed to 
left hand. (10) Wrap 

yarn around forefinger of 
left hand. (II) * The 
right-hand needle inserted 
from left to right in first 
loop or St on left-hand 
needle. (12) Pass yarn 
over right-hand needle 
from right to left, then 
draw the yarn passed over 
needle (13) through loop 
or St on left-hand needle 
(14) to form the loop or 
St on right-hand needle. 




TO PURL (P) 

Pass the yarn to front of needle; (17) insert 
rigl.t-hand needle from right to left in loop on left- 
hand needle; (18) pass yarn from right to left over 
point of right-hand needle, and dravir the yarn 
through the loop or st on left-hand needle; slip 
the loop from left-hand needle, repeat until the sts 
are all purled on right-hand needle or the number 
of sts required by directions are purled. (19) The 
sts purled on right-hand needle. (20) Yarn passed 
to front of needle. (Note. — Alvirays pass yarn to 
front of needle before purling a st, and pass hack 
of needle to knit a st.) 




( 1 5) Slip loop from left-hand needle, repeat from 
* until sts from left-hand needle are knit on to 
right-hand needle. ( 1 6) One rowr knit, needle 
passed to left hand in position to start to knit next 
row. 

To knit across and back is called a ridge. 




TO SUP A STITCH 

Insert right-hand needle 
from left to right in stitch 
on left-hand needle and slip 
the stitch from left-hand 
needle to right-hand needle 
without knitting. 



TO INCREASE A STITCH 
(23) Repeat from (II) to 
(14) inclusive; (24) leav- 
ing loop on left-hand nee- 
dle (25) insert right-hand 
needle in same loop or st 
in back of left-hand needle: 
pass yarn from right to 
left hand point of needle 
and draw yarn through 
loop or St to form increased 
St (26) slipping loop or st 
from left-hand needle (this 
makes 2 sts out of one.) 



TO DECREASE A ST OR 

TO KNIT TWO STS 

TOGETHER 

(27) Insert right-hand 
needle from left to right 
through 2 loops or sts on 
left-hand needle, repeat 
from (12) to (15) inclu- 
sive. 




ABBREVIATIONS 

OF TERMS 

USED 

IN KNITTING 

K — Knit. 

P — Purl. 

SI — Slip. 
N or K 2 tog — Narrow or 
decrease by knitting 2 
stitches together. 

SI and D — Slip and bind. 



TO SLIP AND BIND OFF 
STITCHES 
Repeat from (II) to 
(15) inclusive, twice; (29) 
insert left-hand needle from 
left to right in first loop 
or st on right-hand needle 
and pass this loop over st 
on right-hand needle (28) 
leaving loop on needle, k 
next st, repeat until all sts 
arc bound olT, break off, 
draw t!'.rougK last st on 
needle, fasten. 





(21) The right side of the work (2 needles), one 
row knit, one row purled. (Note. — In knitting 
rounds ns in a stocking the work will look the same.) 
(22) Wrong side of work. 



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NEEDLES 

3 Bone. Used for Boy Scout 

Sweater 



No. 5 Amber. Used for Helmet 



No. 7 Amber. Used for Muffler and 

Light Sweater 



No. 9 Celluloid. Used for Heavy 

Sweater 



No. 8 Steel. — Used for Boy Scout Helmet 



No. 10 Steel. Used for Boy Scout 

S%veater 



No. 1 2 Steel. — Used for Socks and 
Wristlets 



SIZES OF KNITTING NEEDLES 

Workers are often confused as to size numbers of knitting needles. The table above 
shows an actual size reproduction of the needles specified for the making of the different 
knitted articles in this book. If larger or smaller needles are used the articles will be cor- 
respondingly larger or smaller. If a worker knits very tightly it is sometimes advisable 
to use a larger needle than the one specified in order that the work may have the desired 
tension. 

GRADE OF YARN 

Four-ply yarn lo's construction is the material which is officially recommended by 
the Woman's Bureau of the National Red Cross for the making of all the different 
knitted wool articles of wearing apparel, directions for which are given on the following 
pages. It is commonly known as knitting worsted and sometimes called light-weight 
Red Cross Yarn. This material usually runs four hanks to a pound: two skeins to a 
hank. In the directions which follow the estimates for material are based upon yarn 
of this grade and weight. 

There is also a heavy yarn more than double the size and weight of the four-ply 
which is used for a heavy-weight sleeveless sweater. This, yarn has been exceedingly 
difficult to secure, but manufacturers are now producing it in quantity. It comes in 
large hanks, two to a pound, heavier than eight-fold Germantown, and of similar 
texture to that of knitting worsted. 



COLOR OF YARN 

Although olive drab is preferred for army use and dark blue for navy, a dark gray 
mixture is acceptable for both uses if the other colors are not available 



Knitted Articles 



Ojjuitdh ciulorsod 
by the 



American Red Cross 




KNITTED MUFFLER 



MATERIAL 

2^ hanks (^ pound) yarn, i pair Red Cross Needles No. 3 
or Standard Needles No. 7 (amber) 

Cast on 50 stitches (11 inches) and work back and forth in 
plain knitting for 68 inches, slipping stitch at beginning of each 
row. 

Endeavor to keep tension of work the same throughout length 
of muffler so that the width will not vary. 




A Section of the Work Actual Size 



GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR 
KNITTED ARTICLES 
Stitches should not be cast on too tightly. 
Knitting should be done evenly and firmly, 
and all holes (caused by carelessly slipping 
slitches from one needle to the other) should 
be avoided. 

Joining should be done by splicing or by 
leaving two or three inches at each end of 
the yarn to be darned in carefully. 
To make an even edge always slip the first 
stitch of each row^ when knitting with two 
needles. 

All knots, lumps or other irregularities 
should be most carefully avoided, espe- 
cially in socks, as they are apt to blister 
the feet. 

When taking measurements lay work 
smoothly on table. Do not stretch. 




KNITTED Sr.EEVELESS SWEATER 




MATERIAL 

3 hanks (^ pound) light- 
weight yarn, i pair Red 
Cross Needles No. 3 
or Standard Needles 
No. 7 (amber) 
or 
a hanks (i pound) heavy 
yarn, i pair Standard 
Needles No. 9 



LIGHT-WEIGHT SWEATER 
Front. — Cast on 80 stitches. 

Knit 2, purl 2 altcrn.itely for 4 inches. Each row begins with knit 
J and ends witli purl 2. This forms the ribbiiiR at bottom of sweater. 
Knit plain until sweater measures 25 inches in length. 

Shoulders. — Knit 28 stitches, bind oflf (loosely) 24 for neck; knit 28. 

On these 28 stitches, with spare needle knit back and forth for 7 
ridges and f-asten yarn at neck edge. 

Commencing at neck edge on other shoulder work back and forth 
for 7 ridges ending on shoulder edge. 

Back. — Knit 28 stitches, cast on 24 for back of neck, knit 28 on 
other shoulder. 

Knit plain for 21 inches. 

Knit 2, purl 2 alternately for 4 inches and bind off. 

Sew up sides, leaving 9 inches for armholes. 

Work two rows single crochet around neck and one row around 
armholes to give a firm edge. 

HEAVY SWEATER 

Front. — Cast on 72 stitches. 

Rib knit 2, purl 2 for 4 inches. 

Knit plain until sweater measures 25 inches in length 

Shoulders. — Knit 24, bind oflf 24, knit 24. 

Knit 4 ridges for each side as described for light-weight sweater 

Back. — Knit 24, cast on 24, knit 24. 

Knit plain for 21 inches. 

Ril) knit 2. purl 2 for 4 inches. 



Knitted Helmet 



Especially 



Desirable 



for 



Aviators 




Used Also 



By Our Boys 



in 



the Navy 



THE ILLUSTRATION ABOVE SHOWS HOW THE HELMET LOOKS WHEN WORN. BELOW. FRONT 
AND BACK VIEWS SHOW THE WORK IN DETAIL 



The head section may 
be knitted in rounds, 
like a stocking, or the 
entire helmet may be 
made in two pieces and 
sewed together. 




So that in making this 
helmet you may work 
w^ith two single-ended 
or four double-ended 
needles, as best suits 
your convenience. 



KNITTED ITKLMET No. I 

Maii<- ill tun |iarl>. wliicli altrrwards arc ".cwrd tofjcllu'r 

MATERIAL 
iVj hanks yarn (i^t pound). i pair Red Cross Needles No. 2 or Standard Needles No. 5 (amber). 



Front of Helmet. — Ca>t on 48 stitches ( 1 1 inclio), 
knit plain inr J5 ribs (6 inches) and knit j, purl j 
•or 35 rows. On the next row the oponint; for the 
^acc is made as follows: Knit J, purl J, knit j, purl 
J, knit J, knit and bind off loosely the next 28 
xlitchcs and purl 1. knit j, purl 2, knit J, purl j. 

Run the stitches before the opening on a spare 
needle and on the >titchcs at other side of open- 
intj knit J. purl j for ij rows. The last row will 
end at the opening, and at that point cast on 28 
flitches, to offset those bound off. 

liegin at the face opening of stitches on spare 
needle and knit J, purl j for ij rows. 

At the end of the ulh row continue all across 
to the end of other needle, when there should be 
48 stitches on needle as at lirst. Knit 2, purl 2 for 
24 rows 



stitches together), knit 14. narrow, knit 14, nar- 
row, knit 12. 

Purl the entire next row. 

On the 3d row knit 2, narrow, knit 13, narrow 
knit 13, narrow, knit li. 

Purl 4th row. 

On the 3th row knit 2, narrow, knit 12, narrow, 
knit 12, narrow, knit 10. 

Purl 6th row. 

Continue to narrow in the three places every 
plain knitted row with i stitch less between nar 
rowings mull 9 stitches are left. 



Top of Helmet. 



Knit 



narrow (knitting 2 



Back of Helmet. — Work in same manner as 
for front, but omit the face opening. 

Sew the stitches of upper edges together with 
joining stitch as for- toe of sock. Sew up the side 
scams, leaving the plain knitting at shoulders 
open. 



KNITTED HELMET No. 2 

Same a.s i\«>. I, but made in one piece and having a Kimaller 
opening altotit \hv face 

MATERIAL 
I hank of yarn ( i pound). 4 Red Cross Needles No. 2 or Standard No. 5. bone (double ended). 



Front (two needles). — Cast on 56 stitches loose- 
ly. Knit plain for S inche--, and leave on extra 
neeillc. Knit another piece to correspond for b.lck. 
These pieces must be at least O inches wide. 

Ribbing for Head. — Slip the stitches of both 
pieces on to three needles, arranging for last J 
stitches of back piece to be on beginning of "l-'irst" 
needle, with 38 stitches of front piece added (mak 
ing 40 on "First" needle). Divide rest of stitches 
on other two needles — .■56-36. Beginning with 
"First" needle, knit 2, purl 2 for 6 inches. Then on 
"First" needle knit 2. purl 2 for 18 stitches. Hind 
off 22 stitches for face opening. (Try to keep 
same arrangement of stitches on needles for further 
ilirections.) Knit 2, purl 2 forward and back on 
remaining 90 stitches for t'/J inches, always slip- 
ping first stitch 



Cast on 22 stitches loosely, to complete flice open 
ing, and knit 2, purl 2 for 2'<. inches (adjust stitches 
by slipping 2 from end of "Third" needle t<, "First" 
needle, making 42 on "l'"irsl" needle). 

Top of Helmet. — Knit i round plain. 

Knit 2 stitches together, knit 11, knit 2 stitches 
logether, knit I. Repeat to end of round. 

Knit 4 rows plain. 

Then knit 2 stitches together, knit 9, knit 2 to- 
gether, knit I. Repeat to end of round. 

Knit 4 rows plain. 

Continue in this way, narrowing on every fifth 
round and reducing number of stitches between 
narrowc<l stitches by 2 (as 7. 5, 3, etc.) until you 
have 28 stitches left on needles. I»ivi<le on two 
needles, having 14 on "l'"irst" needle and 14 on the 
other, and Itnish the same as for the toe of sock. 




MEDIUM SIZE MAN'S SOCK 



TO "SET UP" A SOCK 

Cast on 60 stitches, 20 on each 
of three needles, and join the work 
at the end of the third needle to 
the beginning of the first, as shown 
in Fig. I by knitting the first stitch 
of the first round. In completing 
this stitch the wool should be 
drawn quite tightly so that there 
will be no break in the continuity 
of the stitches. 

In casting on the stitches for a 
stocking top or for any other rib- 
bing, it is necessary that the 
stitches be distributed on the nee- 
dles in multiples of four so that 
the work on each needle begins 
with the plain and ends with the 
purl stitches. 

WELT OR RIBBED TOP 

Commencing with the first round 
knit 2 plain, 2 purl for 35 rounds 
{41/2 inches). This makes an elastic 
top which clings closely to the leg. 

LEG OF SOCK 

j6th round — •* Knit 4 stitches 
plain, knit 2 together; repeat from 
* around. There are now 50 
stitches on needles. 



Foot from tip of heel to tip of toe should measure 11 inches 
Leg from tip of heel to top of leg should measure 14 inches 

MATERIAL 
2 hanks OA pound) yarn. 4 Red Cross Needles No. i or Steel Needles No. 12 

HINTS TO THE NOVICE 

All the cautions in regard to good knitting must be faithfully 
observed in the making of socks. There must bs no knots or 
ridges to cause foot blisters and no split stitches to weaken the 
constitution and shorten the life of the sock. 

Good knitting should look fairly close, but when handled 
should be elastic and stretch easily to about one-third more than 
its measurements in working, allowing for both ease in wear and 
shrinkage in -.vashing. 

An eminent authority recommends that both socks be set up 
at one time and a section of each knit alternately in order that 
there may be absolute uniformity in tlie making of a pair. If this 
is done it will be necessary to have eight needles (2 sets). 




Fig, I. Stitches cast on three needles and joined by knitting 
first stitch in first round 



Knit 50 roiiiuU plain i-r until leg nicasurcs 11 inclic> 
lrt>m top of ribbintj; (6;/. inches of plain knitting I. Always 
ytiip in tlio niidtllo ol any nccdlo when intending to put 
the work away, so that in folding there will be no strain 
at the junction Oi' the needles. 

FLAP OF HEEL 

Arrange half the number of stitches (25) on first needle 
for heel, leaving 12 and 13 stitches on the second and 
third needles for the instep. When transferring stitches 
from one needle to another be careful not to twist 
I hem. 

On the 25 stitches on heel needle, knit I row, purl 1 
row alternately for 26 rows (3 inches) always slipping 
first stitch of each row. Measure tlap through the centre. 
Its length will be found to be e<iual to its width at the 
base. Finish flap at end of outside or knitted row. 

TO TURN HEEL 

Begin to turn heel on wrong side or purl row. 

Slip I, purl 13, purl 2 tog, purl I, turn. 

Slip I, knit 4. slip I, knit i, pass slipped stitch over 
knitted stitch, knit I, turn. 

Slip I, purl 5, purl 2 log, purl i, turn. 

Slip I. knit 6, slip 1, knit I and pass slipped stitch 
over, knit I, turn. 

Continue working back and forth in this manner having 
I more stitch between decreases in every row until all 
the stitches arc worked in. There should t'C 15 stitches 
on the needle. Fig. 2 shows the flap or back of heel 
and the turning completed. 

Now take the heel needle in the right hand and in the 
left the edge of the flap, and pick np and knit the inner 
half of each chain loop along the edge of the Hap (1.1 
stitches). 

Next knit the 25 stitches on the two instep needles onto 
one needle, which becomes your second needle, drawing the 





Fig. 2. Flap or back of hci i ..i,<i iuii.h.k .^ompleted 
ready to pick up (titchea along side of flap 



Fig. 3. Picking up the stitche.-i on the second 
side of heel flap after turn in completed 

wool tigluly at the junction of the heel and 
first instep needle. 

With a third needle pick up and knit 
the 13 loops on the other side of the heel 
Hap and knit 7 stitches off the first 
needle. 

You will now have 21 stitches on first 
needle, 25 stitches on the second and 20 
stitches on the third. The end of a round 
must now be considered to occur between 
two back needles. 

TO SHAPE INSTEP 

♦First Needle — Knit to within 3 stitches 
uf end, knit 2 together, knit i 



13 




Pass bodkin through first stitch on 
needle as if to purl 




Pass bodl<in through first stitch of back needle 
as if to knit 




away during the 
tlie middle of the 



Fig. 6. Toe in process of finishing with yarn passed 
through stitch, as if to knit, and bodkin passing 
through stitch on first needle in the 
position of purling 



Second Needle. — Knit plain. 

Third Needle. — Knit i, slip I, knit i, pass 
slipiied stitch over, knit plain to end of needle. 

Knit I round plain. 

Repeat from * narrowing at the end of first 
needle and beginning of tliird needle in each 
alternate roimd until there are 13 stitches on 
lirst needle, 25 stitches on second needle and 
12 stitches on third needle. 

Knit plain for 4^ inches. 

When putting the work 
making of the foot, stop in 
front needle. 

During the working of the foot the arrange- 
ment of stitches should remain unaltered, the 
number on the two back needles equaling those 
on the front. 

TO SHAPE TOE 

*First Needle. — Knit 10 stitches, knit 2 to- 
gether, knit I. 

Second Needle. — Knit i, slip i, knit 1, pass 
slipped stitch over, knit T9 stitches, knit 2 to- 
gether, knit I. 

Third Needle. — Knit i, slip i, knit i, pass 
slipped stitch over, knit 9. 

Knit 2 rounds plain. 

Repeat process from * five times, narrowing 
in every third round-at the end of first needle, 
the beginning and end of second needle and 
the beginning of third needle. 

Then narrow every other round until there 
are 5 stitches on first needle, o stitches on sec 
ond, and 4 stitches on third. 

Knit the 5 stitches on the first needle onto 
the third. Break yarn, leaving a 12-inch end, 
which should be tlireaded iiitn a blunt needle 
or small bodkin. 

TO FINISH TOE 

The stitches are now all on 2 needles op- 
posite each other. Hold work so that the end 
of yarn is at the right-hand side of back needle 
and push loops well toward needle tips. 

When working as in plain knitting the bod- 
kin should point to the right and in purling to 
the left. The finishing yarn must always be 
kept below the knitting needles. 

Pass bodkin through first stitch on front 
knitting needle as if to purl (Fig. 4), and 
through first stitch of back needle as if to knit 
(Fig. 5). Do twt slit' off. These are the prepar- 
ing stitches. 

*Pass through first stitch of front needle as 
if to knit and slip stitch ofl. 

Pass through second stitch on front needle 
as if to purl. Do not slip off. 

Pass through first stitch of back needle as if 
to purl and slip stitch oflf. 

Pass through second stitch of back needle as 
if to knit. Do not slip off. 

Repeat process from * until all stitches are 
off needles. 



14 



THUMBLESS MITTENS OR WKISTEETS No. 1 



Knit l>ack and iortli on Iwn iH-rill«*8 



MATERIAL 

', hank yarn (Vs pound), i pair Red Cross Needles No, 2 or Standard Needles 

No. 5 (amber). 

C;isi on 48 stitches. Rib knit 2, purl 2 for 12 inches and sew up, IcavinK 
i inches open space for thumb J inches from edge. 



THUMBLESS MITTEN No. 2 

Sanir in a|»|H'arance as No. 1, hut knit in roun(l.» 
like a stocking 

MATERIAL 

Vj hank yam (Yt pound). 4 Red Cross Needles No. i. 
or Steel Needles No. 12 

Wrist. — Cast on 52 stitches on three needles. i6 e.ich on twn atul jd mi the 
iliinl. and rib knit j, purl 2 for S inches. 



Opening for Thumb. Kiiil 2, purl 2 to end of "TItirrI" needle; turn 
end of " l'"irst" niedle; turn 

Continue knitting hack and forth for 2 inches, always slipping first stitch of row- 
Hand. — h'roni this point continue in roun<ls as at first for 2 inches for the hand 
Hind ofl loosely and buttonhole thunili opening. 



1 -■. purl 2 back to 



HOSPITAL BED SOCKS 

MATERIAL 
I hank yarn (''4 pound). 4 Red Cross Needles No. 2 or Standard No. s, 
bone, double ended. 

Cast on 48 stitches on 3 needles, 16 on each 
Knit plain (loosely) for 20 inches. 

Toe. — Decrease hy knitting 2 together until only 12 stitches arc leli. .Arrange 
these on two needles. 6 on each, and weave together same as toe of sock. (See 
directions r>n page 14.) 



15 




HOSPITAL GAR») 

BY THE F] 



(Above) Men's hospital 
bed shirt, materials same 
as for surgeon's gown, 
or medium-weight un- 
bleached muslin. Open 
at the back and tied sim- 
ilar to surgeon's gown. 

(Centre) Red Cross 
nurse s or surgeon's op- 
erating gown and hel- 
met, made of twill of 
the grade of "Hill," 
"Lonsdale," or "Pep- 
perell." 

(Above right) Taped hospital bed shirt. 




IT is absolutely necessary, if American 
* Red Cross supplies are to be easily 
packed and distributed, that all hospital 
garments should be made from standard 
patterns. Shirts and pajamas must fit, 
if an American boy wounded in France 
is to endure the least possible torture. 
Not the best heart to serve in the world, 
unless accompanied by exact and careful 
workmanship, is fine enough to work un- 
der the American Red Cross for the 
American Army and Navy, the doctors 
and nurses of the base hospitals "some- 
where in France," and the families of 
our national defenders. 

It is doubtful if women realize the 
stupendous numbers of various garments 
asked for in cables for immediate ship- 
ment abroad. Always the request is to 
send things soon, and the figures go 
near to millions. We can't make too 
many of these garments. The demand 
far exceeds the supply. 




Pajamas of cotton oxford (cheviot) : "Riverside" or equiva- 
lent. Seersucker: "Bates" or equivalent. Outing flannel: 
"Amoskeag 1921," "Teaseldown," or equivalent. Gray 
recommended. 



Operating Leg- 
gings of Canton 
flannel, bleached 
or unbleached. 



A. Bed sock, of striped outing flannel 
and lined. B. Bandaged foot-sock, same 
material, unlined. 



Patterns and matei 1 
from most retail | 
through the neares 
Simply ask for 
for the garments 



i6 



ENTS NEEDED 
D CROSS 



iniay be procured 
t goods (tores, or 
rd Cross Chapter. 
i Cross Pattern" 
i desire to make. 



PATTERNS for these gartnents have 
been standardized by the American 
Red Cross and arc manufactured and sold 
by all the different Fashion Pattern 
flouses at a uniform price ol^ lo cents 
each. Directions for making are supplied 
with each pattern, and it cannot be too 
stronsly emphasized that these directions 
should be followed precisely in order 
that the garments be uniform. 

Red Cross Emblems are used only on 
pajamas, hospital bed shirts, nightin- 
gales, and bath robes, and should be 
placed exactly as shown in illustrations. 
They can be secured from the Red Cross 
Distributing Centres mentioned on inside 
nf front cover. 

Women's Clubs and other organiza 
tions will lind it an economy of time, 
material, and energy to delegate the cut 
ting-out of garments lo one or more 
members whose business it is to take 
care of this part of the work. 




Convalescent gown, cut from single 
blanket, 72 by 90, or two robes cut 
from double blanket, 84 by 72. May 
be of bathrobing or Turkish bath-towel- 
ing. 




(.•ffrotr) Pillow Case of Cotton Sheeting 
A. Hot-H'iitcr Bag Cover of Canton 
fiannel. bUaclieJ or unbleached. B. Ice- 
Bag Cover of Hospital Gauge. 



Back view of surgeon's operating gown, showing placing 
of ties. The back of the hospital shirt is practically the 
same without fulness. 



17 



BALAKLAVA SLEEPING CAP 



MATERIAL 

One skein knitting worsted and four No. 4 double-ended 

bone needles. 



Cast on 96 stitches, 32 on each needle. Rib 2 and purl 
2 for 25 rows. Knit 6 and purl 2 for 22 rows. Narrow second 
stitch on each end of needle until yon have 4 stitches on each 
needle. 

Then thread the end of the wool with large darning- 
needle and buttonhole around the 8 left, leaving a small open- 
ing on top of cap. May be worn in the daytime with ribbing 
turned up, or as a sleeping-cap pulled down. 




The Balaklava Sleeping Cap 



Sleeves That May be Added to Sleeveless Sweaters 

MATERIAL 
Needles and Yarn (i^ hanks) same as for sweater. 

\ LTHOUGH the sleeveless sweater has here- tions for sleeves that can be knitted separately and 

-Tl tofore been the only one officially accepted set in, or knitted into the armhole of the straight 

by the Red Cross, there has been sufficient call for sleeveless sweater with which we are all familiar, 

sweaters with sleeves to warrant sending out direc- These directions vary for the different yarns. 



FOR THE HEAVY- 

This sleeve is knit across. * Cast on 54 sts. 
Unit in garter-stitch, increasing i st at each end of 
every row, until there are 62 sts. V Knit 6 inches 
on this width. 

Decrease i at each end, knit 7 rows plain, then 
decrease i at each end of every 6th row until 44 
sts remain. Continue to knit without further de- 



WEIGHT YARN 

creasing until the inside seam of sleeve measures 
16 inches ivithout stretching. 

Change to steel needles, and knit in rounds of 
ribbing (k 2, p 2) for 5 inches. Bind off loosely. 

* If preferred, the sleeve may be knit into the 
sweater, in which case there would be 62 sts taken 
up around arm-hole, then follow directions from V. 



FOR THE LIGHT-WEIGHT YARN 



This sleeve is knit up and down. Cast on 20 
sts, k 2 rows (i rib), * cast on 15, k 2 rows, re- 
peat from *, cast on 10 sts twice with 2 rows be- 
tween, k 5 ribs, then add i st every 2d rib at the 
top or straight end until 8 have been added. Knit 
3 ribs, which completes half of tlie sleeve, which 
should now be 6 inches wide at lower end, with- 
out stretching; if it is narrower, add more ribs, 
after which knit 3 ribs, decrease i st at top of 



sleeve every 2d rib 8 times. Knit 5 ribs, bind 
off, beginning at lower end, and knitting i rib be 
tween every time, 10 sts twice, 15 sts twice, and 
linally 20. 

Sew up sleeve. With three steel needles. No. 
12, pick up the stitches around cuff, one in every 
rib, adding or decreasing a stitch or two if neces- 
sary to make a multiple of four. Knit in ribbing 
(k 2, p 2) for 3 inches. Bind off loosely. 



SLEEVE KNIT IN RIBS 



Pick up 58 sts round arm size, 23 each side 
of ribbing on shoulder and 12 on ribbing. The 
arm size must be 20 inches. Knit once across, 
then narrow by knitting the second and third stitch 
together at the bcginitinf/ and end of the needle, 
until you have 50 sts. 

Knit and purl until sleeve measures 12 inches. 



Narrow row by knitting 2d and 3d sts together 
at the beginning and end of needle. 

Knit across five times, repeat the narrowing and 
knitting five times, until you have 40 sts on the 
needle, knit until the sleeve measures 19 inches. 
Knit cuff 4 inches with No. ti steel needles, on 
four needles or two. Knit and purl two and two. 



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KNITTING TIPS FOR REJ) CROSS WORKERS 

Willi Special Eni|>hu»«i.s «>ii the Makin<; of a Sleeveless Sweater 



From a Knitler of Experieno- l<> a Brginiier 

nPHERK arc several wrinkles in the matter of knitting tlie (liflFcrent articles so strongly desired by 
' the Red Cross Society just at present, whicli a knitter nf lonjr standing can pass on to the bi- 
(,'inner to the latter's prcat advanl.itfc 



BEWARE OF THE 

First, in knitting -ay the body fif a sweater, 
hut in reality in any knitting at all, be most par 
ticular never to split a stitch. You cannot be too 
careful about this. Drop the offending stitch oflf 
your needle at once, even if you have to let it 
run "way down" to get at it. Picking up a dropped 
stitch is simple enough if you go about it in the 
right way. Let me tell you that, old knitter as I 
am, I always keep a bone crochet-hook in my 
knitting-bag, and then, if I happen accidentally to 
drop a stitch, or if I discover a split one and 
have to drop a stitch purposely to get at it, I get 
out that bone crochet-hook and pick up the erring 
one with the hook in the common chain stitch 
which every one can do. This is exceedingly 
simple and very quick and has the advantage that 
when a stitch i-- dropped in the "purl" all one 



"SPLIT" STITCH 

has to do is to turn the other side of tlie work 
and pick up the stitch with the hook in the same 
way, for a |>url stitch on the right side of the 
work is a plain stitch on the wrong. 

I want to lay particular emphasis t)n this matter 
of the split stitch, because the whole sweater is 
no stronger than that one split stitch. When the 
wearer pulls the sweater on. the split stitch is the 
one to feel the extra strain, which its delicate 
constitution makes it peculiarly unl'itted for, poor 
thing! And that is where the garment will go 
to pieces first. A split stitch means a quickly 
broken one. A broken stitch runs and means the 
speedy ruin of the whole garment, the good wool 
is wasted, and. almost worst of all, the whole of 
the valuable time it took to knit that sweater is 
iiist thrown away 



THE NECK OF THE SLEEVELESS SWEATER 
Nothing is more imlividiial than the work of 



difTercnt knitters, even when the same needles and 
identical wool are used. Some work is loose and 
some is tight. Consequently it follows that dif- 
ferent sweaters made by exactly the same direc- 
tions will vary greatly in the neck size. In making 
my first Red Cross Sweater, if I had merely fol- 
lowed the printed directions no man on earth could 
have forced his head through the place where his 
head is supposed to go. I had to allow several 
more rows of knitting on the shoulder pieces, and 
did so, in fact, till 1 found it large enough for a 



good'-ized liead to go through without a struggle 
Now there is very little point to a sweater a man 
cannot push his head through, is there? Therefore, 
when casting on or off for the neck, make sure 
there is room enough, make it too large rather 
than too small and cast off loosely. 

When crocheting round the neck and arnihole^ 
be careful not tfi draw in the edge. Leave the 
wearer ample room, better too much room than 
loo little. He will probably have to wash his 
own woolen garments when the need arises, and 
they are sure to shrink 



JOINING THE SIDES 
When joining the sides of the sweater, be care- where a part of 
ful to take up the whole stitch every time, so 
as not to split the yarn. \ split stitch here is 
particularly unfortunate because with split stitches 
the elasticity is lost. It is ca'^ily broken and readily 
worn, and has only half the endurance of its whole 
brethren. A whole thread will give and stretch 



(bread cannot. If a joining 
stitch on the side gives way the whole seam will 
come apart. 

A bodkin or tapotry needle doe- not -plit the 
yarn and for this reason is preferable to the darn- 
ing-needle generally recommended for joining the 
iinderarm and sleeve scams. 



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One Thousand Dollars for Red Cross Work Can Be Raised 
by Means of a Memorial Quilt 




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A QUILT Campaign is especially adapted to 
church auxiliaries, women's clubs, and organ- 
ized groups of women in small towns. 

The idea is not complicated. It is simply a 
matter of selling squares or space to be inscribed 
with the name of the contributor, names to be 
written in water-proof ink or embroidered in red 
outline or chain-stitch. 

Any job printer will get out the necessary blanks 
(illustrated below). They are most conveniently 
handled if made up with a binding at the left-hand 
end to hold the stubs, which are retained by the 
one who sells the space or square. The right-hand 
end is filled in and given as a receipt to the pur- 
chaser of the squares, and the centre, between the 
two lines of perforations, is to be handed to the 
treasurer with money collected. 



The pattern of the quilt can be like the one 
illustrated or planned according to more original 
ideas. This one consisted of: 

253 squares of white with Red Cross applied 
thereon, sold at 25 cents a space, 4 names to a 
square $ 253 

266 white squares on other side of quilt, each 
square divided into four parts, making spaces for 
4 names at 25 cents each $ 266 

8 memorial blocks around centre cross, sold at 
$25 each $ 200 

4 corner blocks on each side sold at $5 each 
(8 in all) $ 40 

5 red blocks in centre forming large Red Cross 
sold at $50 each to people who do not wish their 
names used $ 250 

Making a total of $1009 



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RED CROSS QUILT 

My DAme to be on the square. 

The proceeds hom this QiuJt are lot the Red Cross Society 

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The pattern below gives the exact cutting size 
of the white block (6 inches), and of the red 
cross patch {4'/j inches). This allows 14 inch 
all around for seaming the blocks and applying 
the patches. The lines of quilting run diagonally 
across from corner to corner and the names are 
inscribed on each side of the block just above 
the cross. 

These names should be written by one person 
whose hand-writing is plain and legible, if they 
are to be embroidered, and it is hardly necessary 
to add that fast-color Turkey red embroidery 
cotton should be used. If it seems desirable to 
give more of a touch of individuality to the quilt 



the names can be written in pencil by the persons 
subscribing and afterward gone over with India 
ink. The pencil lead serves to keep the ink from 
spreading. 

The back of the quilt may be made of plain 
white blocks each divided into four ij/j-inch panels 
upon which names are inscribed, or the names may 
be placed same as on Red Cross blocks. 

This quilt idea can only be used when the entire 
proceeds are to be devoted to Red Cross work, 
and is presented as one solution of the problem 
of raising funds with which to supply yarn to 
Knitters who are only too glad to do the work 
if the material can be provided. 



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COMFORT KITS 




It is r e c o m- 
mended that all 
kits be made of a 
plain, inexpensive 
khaki-color twill. 



Comfort Kit No. 1 (for service use) 

MATERIALS 
V2 yard 36-inch goods; 4 yards tape; i small American flag 



Cut out sections A, B, C, and D as indicated 
on Diagram No. i. From these pieces make tlie 
applied pockets of tlie case, some flat, others 
slightly full, as shown on Diagram No. 2. 

Fold in selvage ends of goods to form series 
of pockets marked FEE and large pocket marked 
F. Bind all edges neatly with stout tape. Attach 
ties of tape to flaps i and 2 so they can be brought 
together and tied over the pockets. Attach ties 
of tape on outside of case at H and J. These 



ties should be long enough to go twice around 
kit and keep all secure; two loops of tape should 
be added as shown in diagram No. 2, that the 
whole kit may be hung up evenly balanced. 

It is important that the openings of the pockets 
B, C, and D face the loops, so that small articles 
will not fall out when the case is hung. Snappers 
sewn at the edge of the pockets E and F will help 
to make their contents more secure. The illus- 
tration above shows the kit complete with contents. 



Comfort Kit No. 2 (for service use) 

MATERIALS 
y% yard 27-inch goods; 30 inches tape; i small American flag 



Fold and sew up into a simple bag, 12 inches 
square with an inch hem at the top through which 
is run the gathering-string of lape. 

Sewing materials are attached to a hemmed 
piece of canton flannel, 3 x 12. The upper edge 



is sewed into hem at inside top of bag. A single 
snap sewed at top and bottom of the strip, as 
shown at A and B in diagram, brings the two ends 
of the strip together, protecting the contents. 
See illustration and diagram on opposite page. 



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ARRANGEMENT OF ARTICLES 
IN COMFORT KIT NO. I 

*A I and A 3. — Thread, heavy 
white und waxed khaki-color 
( sometimea called carpet or but- 
ton thread) , wound on cards. 

On the outside of these pock- 
ets sew six khaki-color buttons, 
size for uniforms, six khaki buttons, 
shirt size, also six white buttons 
for underwear. 

A 2. — Needles assorted large 
sizes in case ; thimble large size 
celluloid: sewing wax. 

B. Tobacco pouch and to- 
bacco. 

C 1, Tooth powder in tin 

container. 

C 2. Folding knife and 

spoon. 

C 3. — Soap in metal or cellu- 
loid box. 

C 4. Handkerchiefs, two or 

three, must be khaki-color. On 
outside of pocket pin 1 2 No. 3 
black safety-pins and 6 khaki- 
color patent trouser buttons. 

D I. Shaving brush or safe- 
ty razor. 

D 2. — Shaving soap and blades. 

D 3. Comb, preferably metat, 

in case. 

D 4. — Pipe. 

E I. — Playing-cards or other 
Kartte. 

E 2. Mouth orf^an. 

E 3. Wa.h-cloth. 

F. Writing materials, pencil. 

and pair of heavy socks, hand or 
machine knitted. 

*Such supplies as are khaki- 
color for the Army are black for 
the Navv. 




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l>l4nRAM \"i. 1 SllU«INO MEAtiniKHBSTft 1S!> COTTINO OllTI.IVKK rntt ('n\irOHl 

Kit No. 1 

I'hc .Srction A *"r pwkets »>n Flap No. 1; S«ttioii It fnr p>K.ki>l It; Si'ctinn 
<' (ur pockctH C 1-2-3: Sf<«'tion /* for porki-l t* on l-'Iiip No, 2 am] pockets 

/* I 2 .'14. 

All "full" pocki'tH xhoiiM W iii;i'l»* j^ amply lartft' to ImM llwlr sprciHttJ 
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Comfort Kit No. 2 
(Ik'Iow) should con- 
lain tlie same articles 
as No. 1 



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KoRT Kit No. 2 




ARTICLES WHICH MAY BE ADDED 
TO KITS AT OPTION OF SENDERS 

Articles marked with a star (*) 
are especially desirable 

Blotting paper; chewing gum, chocolate 
(if wrapped in tin foil) ; cigarette paper 
in books; compressed tea tablets; com- 
pressed malted milk tablets; corn plasters: 
foot powder; garters; knife, two-bladed, 
such as boy scouts use; *mirror, metal, 
in case; pin-ball with pins; post-cards; 
puzzles; *safety razor; 'safety-razor 
blades: safety-razor strop; 'scissors (pref- 
erable, folding, with pointed ends in 
sheath. Not "Made in Germany" kind) : 
shoe-laces, black for Navy, khaki for 
Army; talcum powder: tape, white, black, 
or khaki colored; toilet paper; tooth- 
brush in rubber case; *tooth powder in 
tin case. 



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Diagram No. 4 for Comfort Kit No. 3 

CONTENTS OF COMFORT KIT NO. 3 

A. Writing materials, pencil, etc. 

B. Pipe, cigarette paper, tobacco 
pouch, and tobacco. 

C. Handkerchiefs, playing-cards, and 
metal mirror. 

D. Tooth-paste, tooth-brush, shav- 
ing-brush and soap, wash cloth. 

Safety-pins and sewing materials 
may be attached to the outside of any 
of these pockets, though these supplies 
may not be much needed in hospitals. 

Do not include chewing gum, choc* 
olate, mouth organ, or sharp instru- 
ments, such as scissors or knives. 



Comfort Kit No. 3 (for 
hospital use) 

Especially designed to be pinned to the side of 
a bed and contains the small things which a 
wounded man will want to keep near him. 

MATERIALS 

2 yards 27-inch goods (2 kits) ; 2^ yards tape and Stork 
Sheeting 9 x 13^ inches for each case 

Measure and tear the entire strip of goods lengthwise. 
Then tear sidewise from the strip the following pieces for 
the pockets: Pocket A — 7^ inches torn; 6^ inches fin- 
ished, allowing Y^ inch for turning in at bottom, and narrow 
hem at top. Pockets B 1-5 — 4 inches torn; 3^ inches 
finished. Pockets C 1-3 — two strips s inches torn, 4J4 inches 
finished; the extra fulness is needed to make the plaits. 
Piecing the goods for this series of pockets may be avoided 
by tearing off two 5-inch strips the full width of the ma- 
terial before dividing it lengthwise for the rest of the kit. 

To make the pockets D i-D 5, face the lower end of the 
long strip of goods with the 9-inch piece of stork sheeting, 
sewing both sides of the sheeting firmly to the kit before 
hemming and turning up the flap, which is then divided into 
pockets as indicated on diagram No. 4. 

Hem upper edge of strips for C 1-3, plait and attach to 
case I inch above pockets D 1-5. 

Hem strips for pockets A and B and apply B to A, sew- 
ing the partition seams in B before attaching both pockets 
at once to case, l inch above pockets marked C. 

Almost every soldier has a little collection of souvenirs. 
The Souvenir Pocket is intended to hold these and other 
personal effects. Hem upper end of strip of which kit is 
being made, and fold over a flap 12 inches when finished. 
While in use this large flap pocket is turned back and hangs 
behind the bag, but if the soldier wishes to take his kit with 
him on leaving the hospital its contents can be made secure 
by bringing the flap forward over the small pockets and 
fastening it down by snaps sewn to X, Y, and Z. The whole 
kit can then be rolled up and tied as the contents permit. 

Bind the side edges of the kit securely with the tape and 
attach tie ends on the outside of the point marked H. The 
kit is fastened to the mattress of the bed by 2 large safety- 
pins at the upper corners. 



24 



Knitted Garments 



FOR THE 



Boy Scout 

OF 12 to ] I YEARS 

by 
ELSA BARSALOUX 



A SLIP-ON SWEATER 




MATERIAL 

6 hanks Knitting Worsted, 
pair Bone Needles No. 3 and 
2 pair Steel Needles No. 10 



Back. — Cast on bone needles qS sts 
(these sts will measure i6 inches.) Knit 
in ridges for 17 inches, then decrease i st 
on each end of needle every other row until 
5 sts have been decreased on each end and 
there »are 86 sts on needle (about 14 
inches). Knit in ridges until back meas- 
ures 22 inches from start. 

Shoulders. — On 25 sts for over shoulder 
knit back and forth for 3 ridges, then 
increase i st towards front every other 
row until 5 sts have been added, having 
32 sts on needle. Leave these sts on needle 
for later use. With an extra ball of wool, 
bind ofif 36 sts for back of neck, and on 
other 25 sts k 3 ridges, then increase I st 
towards front every other row until 5 sts 
have been added, and there are 32 sts on 
needle. 

Front. — • Cast on 32 sts towards front, 
then slip the other 32 sts from other front 
to these sts, having g6 sts on needle, k 
in ridges until front is same length as 
back, bind off. 

Sew up side seams for 16 inches. 

Sleeves. — Cast on 78 sts (about 13 
Indies), k in ridges for 2 inches, then de- 
crease I st on each end of needle every 
8th row until there are 50 sts on needle. 
Knit in ridges until sleeve is 17 inches 
or required length, less 4 inches. 

Cuff. — -Change to steel needles, k in 
rounds in ribbing of k I, p 1, for 4 inches, 
bind ofT. Sew up sleeve, and sew sleeve 
in place on sweater. 

Collar. — Cast on 30 sts (about 5 
inches), k in ridges for 18 inches, bind 
off. Sew collar to neck of sweater on 
back, and down on fronts as illustrated. 

Pocket. — Cast on 24 sts, k 22 ridges, 
make buttonhole in centre of 3d last ridge 
by binding oflf 4 stitches, and in centre 
of "next row casting on 4 stitches. Bind 
oflf. Sew pocket in place on sweater. 

Button. — Chain 3, turn, skip i stitch. 
8 d in next. 

2d round — 2 d in each st. 

jd round — * i d in st, 2 d in next. 

Repeat from * until cover is size to fit 
mold. Make i round, slip in mold, then 
skip every other stitch until closed. 

If desired this sweater may have a 4- 
inch band of ribbing (k i, p i) across the 
bottom, to match the cuffs. The back is 
then knit in ridges for 13 inches, after 
which directions may be followed to finish. 



KNITTED GLOVES 



MATERIAL 
I hank Knitting Worsted. 2 pair Steel Needles No. 13 



This Glov«' is Intended lor 

Boys of 12 l«> 11 

Yearn 



CAST on 60 sts, having 18 sis on 
first needle, 20 sts on second, and 
22 sts on third Rib k 2, p 2 for 19 
rounds. 

To decrease. JOIh round— Stan at lirsl needle, k 
2, p 2, k I, slip I, k 2 sts together, slip the slipped 
st over the 2 sts k together, k i, slip i, k 2 sts to 
gether, slip the slipped st over the 2 sts k together, 
repeat k 2, p 2, to end of round. 

Knit in ribs of k 2, p 2 for 6 rounds. 

.'7</i round — K 2, p I, slip I, k 2 sts together, slip 
the slipped st over the 2 sts k together, p i, slip 
1, k 2 sts together, slip the slipped si over the 2 sts 
k together, repeat p 2, k 2, to end of round. Knit 
in ribs of k 2, p 2 i'or 6 rounds. , 

S/th round — K 1, slip i, k 2 sts together, slip the 
slipped st over the 2 sts k together, k i, slip i, k 
2 sts together, slip the slipped st over the 2 sts k 
together, repeat k 2, p 2, to end of round. 

Knit 12 rounds in ribs of k 2, p 2. 

Left Hand. — Knit plain for 8 rounds on 48 sts, 
tlitn divide these sts in half, from the purl sts at 
centre where the la-t decreasing was made, k 18 
sts, and tic a thread to show where all rounds 
start from. 

Thumb. — Knit to within 4 sts of end of round, 
increase I st, k 2. increase I st. 

Knit 4 rounds. 

6lh round — K to within 6 sts of the end of round 
Increase i st, k 4, increase I St. 

Knit 4 rounds. 

Repeat last .S round-, having 2 more sts between 
each increasing point every 5th round until there 
are 14 sts on needle. 

Cast on 2 sts, having 16 sts on needle slip 5 st- 
on each of 2 needles and 6 sts on third needle 
Knit 19 rounds ()lain. then * k 1, k 2 sts together, 
repeat from * ending; round with k 1. 




If Kiiittiiii; is Very Ti{;lil 



Use Lar«;er 



Needles 



Knit I round plain, then repeat k 
2 sts together until closed. Break 
off yarn, and fasten on inside of 
thumb. 



Hand. — ^ Pick up 2 sts where the 2 sts were cast 
on for thumb, having 46 sts on the three needles 
Knit 10 rounds plain. Divide sts so there are 23 
on each of two needles, for palm and back of hand 

First Finger. — Knit 5 sts on a knitting needle, 
slip 17 sts on a safety-pin for back of hand, and 
slip the next 17 sts on another safety-pin for 
palm of hand. On secfind needle, cast on f st 
between lingers, and on third needle k remaining 
6 sts. Divide sts on three needles. Knit 24 rounds 
plain, * n, k i, repeat from * until closed. Break 
"fT yarn and fasten on inside. 

Second Finger. — Slip 6 sts off safety-pin onto 
knitting needle frf>m back of hand, and slip 6 sts 
off safety-pin frf)ni palm of hand onto a knitting 
needle, pick up l st from first finger at joining of 
fingers, k 5 sts on each of two needles, k 3 sts 
on third needle, increase I st between fingers, hav 
ing 4 sts on each of three needles, k 27 rounds, 
then close the same as on first finger. 

Third Finger. — Slip 6 sts on each of two needles 
from palm and back of hand, pick up 1 st from 
second finger at joining, and repeal directions 
from first finger until dosed. 

Fourth Finger. —Take the 10 remaining sts from 
safety-pin, pick up I st between finger, k t8 rounds, 
and close same as filhcr fingers. 

Right Hand. — Knit same as for left hand imtil 
where sts are put on -afety-pins. The tinnnb must 
now be on right-hand side, and the palm of glove 
towards knitter, then -tart tin- lingers an<l close 
same as on left hand 



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KNITTED STOCKINGS 

MATERIAL 
z hanks Knitting Worsted. 2 pair Steel Needles No. 12 



The Leg is in Fine Ribbing as 

Shown on Figure ; 

see page 26 



THE top of this stocking has 
inch band of ribbing (knit 



four- 
, purl 
2). The leg is a finer ribbing (knit I, 
purl i), and is shaped by four decreasing 
points in the middle of its length. The 
ribbing extends over the top of the foot, 
and the heel, sole, and toe are plain. 

Leg. — Cast on 76 sts, 26 on each of 
two needles, and 24 on third, knit in 
rounds in rib of k 2, p 2, until there are 
40 rounds or 4 inches. In last round increase 2 
sts on the needle where the 24 sts are, so that 
there will be 3 needles having 26 sts on each. 

Knit in rounds of k I, p i, until there are 48 
rounds, or 5 inches. Now mark the seam sts by 
running in a colored or white thread in centre p 
st, which is to be the seam st, on first needle. 

Knit in rib to within 3 sts of seam st, slip i st, 
k 2 sts together, slip the slipped st over the 2 sts 
knit together, p i (which is the seam st), slip I 
st, k 2 sts together, slip the slipped st over 2 sts, 
k together, k in rib to end of round. 

Knit in rib of k I, p i, for 12 rounds. 

Repeat the last 13 rounds until there are 4 de- 
creasing points of 2 sts. Knit together on each 
side of seam st every 13th round until there are 
10 sts on first needle, which the seam st is on. 

Knit in rib of k i, p I, for 47 rounds. 

Heel. — Slip 11 sts from 2d needle to the 10 sts 
on first needle, and 10 sts from the 3d needle to 
the 10 sts on other end of needle, having 31 sts 
heel needle. Divide remaining 31 instep sts 
two needles until again wanted. 
Turn, p 31 sts on heel needle. Turn, k 31 sts. 
Repeat these 2 rows alternately on the 31 heel 
sts for 26 rows. 

To Turn Heel. — Purl 19, p 2 sts together. Turn, 
slip I, k 7, k 2 sts together. Turn, slip i, p 8, p 
2 sts together. Turn, slip i, k 9, k 2 sts together. 
Turn, slip l, p 10, p 2 sts together. Turn, slip 1, 
k II, k 2 sts together. Turn, slip i, p 12, p 2 sts 
together. Turn, slip i, k 13, k 2 sts together. Turn, 
slip I, p 14, p 2 sts together. Turn, slip i, k 15, 




the Average 



on 
on 



This Size is for 

Boy of 10 to 12 
Years 



k 2 sts together. Turn, slip i, p 16, p 2 sts 
together. Turn, k 18, k 2 sts together, 
pick up 14 sts on side of heel, knit these 
14 sts, knit in rib on 31 instep sts. Pick up 
14 sts on side of heel, k these 14 sts, k 
9 sts from first needle onto third needle, 
having 23 sts on third needle, 24 sts on 
first needle, and 31 sts on instep needle. 



Gusset. — Knit i round plain, rib- 
bing the 31 instep sts. * On the 
first or foot needle k until 2 sts are left on needle. 
Slip I, k I, pass slipped st over the k st, rib across 
instep needle, on 3d or foot needle slip i, k i, pass 
the slipped st over the k st, k plain to end of nee- 
dle. Knit I round, ribbing the sts on instep needle. 
Repeat from * until there are 16 sts on first and 
15 sts on third needles, and 62 sts in round. 

Foot. — Knit in rounds, plain on foot needles 
and in rib on instep needle, until foot is 30 rounds 
or 3 inches. Increase I st at start on each of two 
needles and arrange 20 sts on each of two needles, 
and 24 sts on third needle. 

Toe. — 1st round — * Knit 6, k 2 sts together, re- 
peat from * around. 
Knit 6 rounds plain. 
8tli round — * K 5, k 2 sts together, repeat from 

* around. 

Knit 5 rounds. 

14th round — * K 4, k 2 sts together, repeat from 

* around. 

Knit 4 rounds. 

igth round — * K 3, k 2 sts together, repeat from 

* around. 

Knit 3 rounds. 

^Sd round — * K 2, k 2 sts together, repeat from 

* around. 

Knit 2 rounds. 

26th round — * K i, k 2 sts together, repeat from 

* around. 

Knit I round. 

Knit 2 sts together until there are 4 sts left, binrt 
off yarn, leave about 18 inches, repeat (k 2 sts to- 
gether, draw yarn through) twice, draw yarn 
through on wrong side, fasten. 



HET.MET WITH CAPE 



Worn Lnder Sweater or Coat, the Cape 

Sections Give Additional Warmth 

Across the Shoulders 

MATERIAL 

lYi hanks Knitting Worsted. 
2 pair Steel Needles No. 8 



GENERAL DIRECTIONS. — The cape sections 
of this helmet arc Unit buck and forth on ridge* 
on two needles. The stitches are then distributed 
on three needles and the ribbinjj for neck worked 
in rounds to the required depth. Twenty-six stitches 
in the centre front are then left on a spare needle 
and the head section worked back and forth in 
ridges according to directions. The end which 
conies over the top of the head equals in lenvjth 
the width of the stitches bound off on the sides. 
These edges are now sewed together, a stitch is 
picked up from each ridge on both sides of helmet, 
and these with the stitches left on spare needles 
at top and bottom of face opening are arranged on 
three needles and knit in ribs of k 2, p 2 in rounds 
the same as the neck. 





Cape. — Cast on 99 sts (16 inches), k 5 ridges. 
1 1 III row — * k 12, k 2 sts together, repeat from 

• ending row k I. 
Knit 2 ridges. 

i6th row — * k 11, k 2 sts together, repeat from 

* ending row k I. 

Repeat the last 5 rows, having I st less between 
each decreasing point and 7 sts less every 5th 
row, until there are 57 sis on needle. 

Knit 15 more rows plain. 

Cast on I st on end of needle, leave sts on 
needle. 

Repeat directions from start for back section 
of cape. 

Neck. — Start at front section of cape, * k 2, p 
2, repeat from * ending with k 2, having 58 sts 
on needle. Take up back section and on second 
needle. ♦♦ p 2, k 2, repeat from ** ending with p 
2. Divide the sts on three needles as follows: 
Knit in ribs of k 2, p 2, on 42 sts on first and 
second needle, and 32 sts on third needle. 

Knit in ribs of k 2, p 2, for 27 rounds, or 3 
inches, then start on first needle, k 2, p 2, for 
16 sis ficave the remaining 26 sts on needle fb 
be used later for band around face), turn. 

Head. — Knit in rows on 90 sts until there are 
33 ridges. 

NcxI row — Bind oflf 28 sts, and on next 34 sts 
at centre k 28 ridges, do not bind off. Then 
bind off 28 sts on other side, sew the centre sec- 
tion to side section. 

Band Around Face. — Pick up i st from each 
of 34 ridges on both si<les of helmet. .\rrange 
stitches on three needles and k in ribs of k 2, p 2 
on the 128 sts around face of helmet for 12 rounds. 
Purl 2 rounds, bind oflf. 



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KNITTED SCARF AM) 
CHEST PROTECTOR 

MATERIAL 
2 hanks Knitting Worsted, i pair Bone Needles No. 3 

Cast on IT sts. Knit 2 rows 

^d row — * Knit i, increase in next st. repeat from 

* ending row with k i. 
Knit 4 rows plain. 

8th row — * Knit 2, increase in next st, repeat from 

* ending row k i. 
Knit 4 rows plain. 

/.?(/i /ow — * Knit 3, increase in next st, repeat from 

* ending row k i, having 5 increasing points in row. 
Knit 4 rows plain. 

Repeat last 5 rows, having i more st between each 
increasing point every 5th row, and ending this row 
with k I, until there are 61 sts on needle (10 inches). 

Knit 175 ridges, or 36 inches. 

* Knit ID, k 2 sts together, repeat from * ending row 
k I (having 5 decreasing points of 2 sts k together). 
Knit 4 rows. Repeat these 5 rows, decreasing every 
5th row, and ending this row with k i, until there are 
II sts left. Knit i ridge, bind off. 

Fringe. — Cut yarn in strands 10 inches in length, 
and knot 5 strands every other st across both ends. 



MUFFLER AND CAP COMBINED 



MATERIAL 

254 hanks Knitting Worsted, i pair Bone Needles No. 3; 
2 pair Steel Needles No. 8 

Cast on bone needles 60 sts (about 10 inches). Knit in ridges for 34 
inches, then with steel needles pick up 20 sts close to the needle on one side 
of end of scarf, and knit them on to the bone needle, having 80 sts on needle. 
This forms the cap part of muffler. 

Knit 40 sts, k 2 sts together for 20 sts, then k in ridges for 34 inches 
again, bind oflf. 

Face Band. — Pick up i st from each ridge at front of cap, k I, p I for 
12 ridges, bind off, sew each end neatly to each side of scarf. 




.^o 



KNITTED MITTENS 



MATERIAL 
I hank Knitting Worsted. 2 pair 



Wrist. — Cast on 44 sts, lO on each of 
two iii'L-dles, and 12 on third. Knit in 
ribs of k 2, p 2, for 39 rounds (about 
4 inches). Increase 1 st at the begin 
ninK and i st at the end of jd needle 
making 14 sts on third needle. 

Knit 8 rounds plain. 

gth round — Start to increase for the 
thumb Knit to within 4 sts of the end 
of round, increase I st, k 2, increase I st 

Knit 4 rounds plain. 

14th round — K to within 6 sts of the 
end of niund, increase I st, k 4. incrcane 

I St. 

Knit 4 rounds plain. 

Repeat the last 5 rounds, having j 
more sts between each increasing point 
every 5th round, until there are 14 sts. 
Cast on 2 sts, having 16 sts on needle, 
slip 5 sts on each of 2 needles, and 
6 sts on third needle. 




Steel Needles No. 13. 

Thumb. — Knit 19 rounds, then ' k I, 
k 2 sts together, repeat from *, ending 
round with k l. Knit l round plain, then 
repeat k 2 sts together until close<l 
Break off yarn, and fasten on inside. 

Pick up 3 sts where the 2 sts were 
cast on for thumb, having 16 sts on each 
of two needles, and 13 sts on third 
needle, or 45 sts in round. 

Knit 25 rounds plain. 

Top. — * Knit 3, k 2 sts together, repeat 
from * around. Knit 4 rounds plain. 

6th round — * Knit 2, k 2 sts together 
repeat from * around. 
Knit 3 rounds plain. 

loth round — * Knit i, k j >ts logetlici. 
repeat from * around 
Knit 2 rounds plain 
Knit 2 sts together until closed. 
Break off yarn, fa.sten. 



RATION HEATERS FOR THE SOLDIERS 



MATERIAL 
Old Newspapers, Candle Ends or Paraflfin 



IN a cold trench, in 
the rain perhaps, 
a cup of something 
hot is a comfort to 
both body and spirit. 

Ration heaters for 
the soldiers in canton 
ments or at the front 
can be made out of 
newspapers an<l can- 
ille ends. 

Method: Take eight 
whole sheets of news- 
paper and lay them 
together the long way. 
When yon have them 
half rolled up, fold 
back three sheets an.d 
continue the roll to 
the edge of the fold 
Then fold back three 
more edges just as the 
illustration shows, and 
finish the roll. Glue 
the edges of the two 
remaining sheets tight 
to the roll. 

It will be difl^cult 
to get the roll light 




The papers should be rolled as tightly as possible. 
Children can do this work very well and enjoy it 




A sharp carving knife, a pair of pruning shears or an 

old-fashioned hay cutter (if you live on a 

farm) will cut the rolls easily 



enough at first, but 
practice will soon 
teach you the trick. 
It is better to begin 
the roll about the size 
of your wrist and 
work it back into a 
tight roll than it is 
to try to start it small. 

The roll compactly 
ijlued together should 
he cut into two or 
three inch lengths. 

Melt enough old 
candle ends or paraf- 
fiti to cover the 
lengths you have cut. 
Hoil the little rolls in 
this parafhn for four 
til i n u t e s, then take 
thetn out, let cool. 
In this .shape they 
are leady to be sent 
out for service. They 
burn without smoke, 
which is a safeguard 
at the front, and two 
or three of them will 
heat a pint of liquid. 



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HOT-WATER BOTTLE COVER 



MATERIAL 
2 balls White Knitting Cotton No. 12; i pair Steel Needles No. 12 



Cast on 56 stitches. *Knit 2, purl 2 
and repeat from * until the work is 4 
inches deep. Then knit back and forth 
plain for 9V2 inches more, or until entire 
work measures I3J^ inches. Next de- 
crease 2 stitches at beginning and 2 




stitches at end of each needle until there 
are sixteen stitches left, and bind off. 
Make another piece in same manner and 
sew together, .•\ttach a 20-inch piece of 
tape to seam at one side of ribbing to tie 
around neck of bottle. 



EYE BANDAGE NO. 1 

MATERIAL 
I ball White Knitting Cotton No. 6; i pair Steel Needles No. 12 



Cast on 12 stitches; Knit plain 3 
inches; Increase I on 4th st each 
row until there are 24 sts; Knit 4 
ribs plain; Decrease i on 4th st 
each row until there are 8 sts; Knit 




2 ribs plain; Increase i on 4th st 
each row until there are 24 sts; 
Knit 4 ribs plain; Decrease i on 4th 
st each row until there are 12 sts; 
Knit plain 15 inches; Bind off. 



EYE BANDAGE NO. 2 

MATERIAL 
I ball White Knitting Cotton No. 8; i pair Steel Knitting Needles No. 12 



Cast on 42 sts; Knit 4 rows, 6 
plain and 6 purl, alternating; then 
reverse to form pattern of blocks. 




Should be 2}4 inches wide; 8}4 
inches long. Sew tapes IS inches 
long, one on each corner. 



WASH CLOTH 

MATERIAL 
I ball White Knitting Cotton No. 12; i pair Red Cross Needles No. i or i pair Steel Needles No. 12 



Cast on 70 stitches or 10 inches, 
knit back and forth plain until cloth 
is about 10 inches square and bind 



^ 



off. Sew a loop of tape to one 
corner. The knitting should not be 
tight and hard. 



THREE-YARD BANDAGE AND NURSES' MITT 



With white knitting cotton No. 12, and Red 
Cross Needles No. i, or steel needles No. 12, cast 
on 45 stitches: Knit up 3 balls in plain knitting. 



With white knitting cotton No. 6, and Red Cross 
needles No. i, cast on 25 stitches; K 75 rows, fold 
over, sew up sides. 



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